2016 Freedom Challenge RASA & RTR Prep

[dave303e]

WAA Ultra MDS opens up big time.

That pack is designed and is the official pack for marathon des Sables and has a lovely front pouch, great for accessing things on the go...

http://www.waa-ultra.com/en/backpack/68-ultrabag-20l-mds.html

 

Otherwise the Outthere AS 3 is pretty decent as well and used by many AR athletes...

http://outthereusa.com/as-3-backpack/

[MTBeer]

i used a salomon minum 30 backpack, really great pack. Bought it at the Salomon store in Canal Walk.

this also looks good. Can zip open completely.

 

http://media.salomon.com/products/L37537300.jpg

[dave303e]

this also looks good. Can zip open completely.

 

http://media.salomon.com/products/L37537300.jpg

 

there are better packs from Salomon for this. Remember you are going to need to access food a lot, like every hour or so, and that has no front pockets, things like compass needs to be near by, and you don't want to hav to pull bag off every time.

[jugheaddave]

That salamon pack is no good!

[dave303e]

http://www.firstascent.co.za/shop/arx-35/

 

very good budget option, works great for adventure racing

[dirtrider]

Have to agree that the bag does not look like the right one for the job . Front storage space is very important .

[Plentipotential]

Still busy with it but here is the first bit : http://www.dirt-rider.co.za/RASA%202016%20race.htm

Thanks. Enjoyed reading your story, well done.

[Shebeen]

Have to agree that the bag does not look like the right one for the job . Front storage space is very important .

it's a nice to have, but not the end all.

 

lots of nice frame options for kos these days, and not just a triathlong bag on the stem anynmore either.

 

can recommend the Osprey range too, really committed local support adventureInc http://www.ospreypacks.com/za/en/category/hydration/?trip-length=20-39L%20(All%20Day)

[dirtypot]

I've got a K-Way Kilimanjaro 35 pack - would this work?  It has many accessible pockets and storage areas, zips most of the way open, is pretty comfy and stays dry when it rains.

 

http://durban.getitonline.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/96/2014/05/K-Way-Kilimanjaro-35-Daypack-R999.jpg

[dirtrider]

I like lots of smaller pockets . No scratching around for stuff but then again go and look at the bag Fanus used this year . Think it was made from brown beaver hide with a solid steel frame for support . Worked for him .

[johannrissik]

I like lots of smaller pockets . No scratching around for stuff but then again go and look at the bag Fanus used this year . Think it was made from brown beaver hide with a solid steel frame for support . Worked for him .

Tell us more ?  

[dirtrider]

Tell us more ?  

 

I need to find a photo else it's not true 

[johannrissik]

Stop deflecting...what we'd like to know is how you knew the origin of the hide. 

[dirtrider]

Stop deflecting...what we'd like to know is how you knew the origin of the hide. 

I know a beaver when I see one 

[johannrissik]

Well, we do know that Gerald swam in the Umko...maybe it's from there. 

[Shebeen]

I've got a K-Way Kilimanjaro 35 pack - would this work?  It has many accessible pockets and storage areas, zips most of the way open, is pretty comfy and stays dry when it rains.

 

http://durban.getitonline.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/96/2014/05/K-Way-Kilimanjaro-35-Daypack-R999.jpg

nothing wrong with that, just ride with it loaded and see how the straps feel on your lower back/shoulders.

 

another way to get some storage on the front is to attach a cheapo camera bag onto the shoulder straps.